Annual Diocesan Convention

Join us for a special Evensong on Friday, October 9th and the 2026 Annual Diocesan Convention on Saturday, October 10th.
About this Event

The 243rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania will begin on Friday, October 9th with Evensong at The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. This service is free and open to the public. No registration needed.

Saturday Details

The business of Convention starts on Saturday, October 10th. It will be held at the Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia, PA. In-person attendance is expected. If you are unable to attend, please email Bishop Gutiérrez at [email protected].

Convention doors open at 8:30 a.m. with Morning Prayer beginning at 9:00 a.m.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Parking

The Sheraton offers complimentary self-parking in its side and back parking lots for guests. Wheelchair-accessible and van-accessible parking spaces are also available.

Things to know:

1) Each parish must submit the names of all deputies by September 10th to [email protected].

2) Convention will not be hybrid this year, and in-person attendance is expected. If you are unable to attend, please email Bishop Gutiérrez at [email protected].

3) If you are a voting clergy or lay deputy, you will need a smart device (cell phone, tablet or PC) for elections. A limited number of Ipads will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

4) For budget, resolutions and nominee information, please try to attend one of the Pre-Convention meetings we have scheduled. See link below.

Information and links for Pre-Convention Meetings and Convention materials:

1) 2026 Elected Positions. All questions can be directed to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is September 26th.

2) Pre-Convention Meeting dates and registration Click Here. Training sessions on voting electronically has been scheduled for October 6th and October 8th. Click Here to register.

3) 2026 Agenda, Committee Reports, Budget information and Resolutions will be made available via LiveBinders as the information comes in. A link will be provided.